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Health and WellnessAffirming LGBTQ youth will save their lives
It is critically important for LGBTQ youth to have access to resources, services and support that enables them to feel accepted and included.
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News (USA)Having a parent in the military can increase the risk of suicide for LGBTQ youth
The finding is alarming considering that LGBTQ youth are already over four times more likely to attempt suicide than their non-queer peers.
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LifeA fan asked JoJo Siwa to stay in the closet. What happened next was amazing.
“Hey JoJo, I’m coming to you’re show tonight. Please don’t say you’re gay,” one of Siwa’s fans tweeted her. Siwa’s response left the audience cheering.
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PoliticsAnti-trans GOP governor is “sad” LGBTQ people are struggling but can’t figure out why
Gov. Kristi Noem literally wrote the law banning trans kids from sports in her state.
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Hero teacher resigns after being told to sign a contract comparing homosexuality to pedophilia
“I couldn’t agree to be a teacher in a school that had that vocabulary and language around some of the most vulnerable kids that we interact with,” said Helen Clapham Burns.
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PoliticsGOP lawmakers want to force teachers to out their students
Democrats said that a teacher might be the only adult a student can turn to, but the bill would take that away from LGBTQ youth.
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News (USA)Mother sues school claiming teachers made her kid change gender identity
The teachers sponsored a club to support LGBTQ students. This parent says that they “planted the seed” of transgender identity in her kid’s mind.
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PoliticsRepublican attacks on trans youth are destroying their mental health
66% of LGBTQ youth said the debates on trans rights around the country have had a negative impact on their mental health.
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Meet the parents being absolutely awesome allies to their LGBTQ kids
The importance of a safe household and parents who will support you no matter your journey cannot be underestimated.
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Health and WellnessLGBTQ youth are scared to go back to school. Here’s what schools can do.
There are actions schools can take to be safer and more affirming.
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Bias WatchAnti-LGBTQ televangelist says gay people need warning labels on their foreheads
“Homosexuality is… worse than smoking,” Andrew Wommack said on his show, while his guest deadnamed Caitlyn Jenner.
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LifeOut teen sensation JoJo Siwa has a “Strawberry Bop” cereal coming out during Pride
JoJo Siwa is bringing her bows and bops into a cereal aisle near you.
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LifeMichelle Obama says she’s proud of Zaya Wade for “being an amazing role model” for other teens
“I am just so proud of you, you know, being just an amazing role model and embracing your truth,” Mrs. Obama tells the 13 year old.
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News (USA)Student banned from riding the school bus for saying “I’m a lesbian”
The school says the language was “inappropriate.”
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News (USA)
Mississippi may ban trans people under 21 from receiving healthcare
The proposal says that trans people under 21 are not “capable” of understanding gender-affirming care, while they are legally capable of voting or marrying.
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News (USA)Montana Republicans target transgender youth in two new bills
“It would immediately jeopardize trans lives.”
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LifeA trans woman’s grandmother thanks Elliot Page for helping them by coming out: “I am proud”
Get your handkerchiefs out. Then grab an extra one.
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Life“Queer Santa” is coming to make sure LGBTQ homeless teens get presents
“My family did find out I was gay after I was grown and they disowned me. So it’s very important to me to make sure that all children are taken care of.”
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Health and WellnessLGBTQ youth face more stress from police brutality & COVID-19
1 in 5 LGBTQ youth have faced police harassment or mistreatment by police, compared to just 1 in 7 for non-LGBTQ youth.
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Health and WellnessNearly half of LGBTQ youth considered suicide in the last year. That was before the pandemic.
The Trevor Project’s second annual mental health survey reveals the scary reality that LGBTQ youth regularly face.
